In a statement issued today (Wednesday, 4 February 2015) the presidents of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon Chambers reiterated their position as presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications that critical air connectivity to all Irish airports, including Shannon, must be retained in any proposed sale of Aer Lingus. “Until such
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Limerick Chamber AGM New directors will be appointed Honorary Life Membership will be presented 3 February 2015: Limerick Chamber’s AGM will be held at 6pm on Thursday 12th February 2015 at the Hunt Museum, Limerick. At the AGM new Directors will be appointed to the Board for 2015. This year nine
Sale of Aer Lingus MEDIA STATEMENT, ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENTS OF: Ennis Chamber: Paddy Darmody Galway Chamber: Frank Greene Limerick Chamber: Cathal Treacy Shannon Chamber: Kevin Thompstone Recent Government concerns articulated by jobs Minister Richard Bruton that Ireland will ‘pay a heavy economic social cost in years to come if regional imbalances are
14 January 2015: Limerick Chamber has today expressed grave concerns in regard to the on-going takeover bids by the International Airlines Group (IAG) to Aer Lingus. Speaking on the matter Limerick Chamber Interim CEO, Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said, “The Irish government strategically holds a 25.1% stake in Aer Lingus to ensure that the vital
Message from business community in advance of commercial rate decision 6th January 2015: Limerick City and County Councillors are being urged to adopt a pro-business budget at their next meeting on the 12th January. Speaking in advance of the meeting, Limerick Chamber Interim CEO Dr. Orlaith Borthwick said, “The amalgamation of our local
Following the release of the 2014 Exchequer Statement yesterday (05/01/15), Limerick Chamber has called on Government to maintain its focus on job creation and cost management. Speaking this morning, Órlaith Borthwick, Interim CEO, Limerick Chamber said “The 2014 Exchequer Statement provides evidence of just how far the Irish economy has progressed in the past
Caption: from L to R Dr Órlaith Borthwick, Limerick Chamber, Brendan Ring, Cliona’s Foundation, Cathal Treacy, Limerick Chamber President and Allison McNamara, Cliona’s Foundation A cheque worth €5,000 was presented to Brendan Ring, Cliona’s Foundation by Cathal Treacy, President of Limerick Chamber. The money was raised through contributions to a raffle by guests at
Limerick Chamber is here to support the success of our members and the wider region. 2014 has been such a positive year for Limerick and our members. A number of projects we’d worked on for years finally came to fruition – such as the amalgamation of our local authority and independence for Shannon Airport, both
Chambers Ireland today welcomed the new European Commission Investment Plan and its focus on leveraging private sector investment. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, speaking this afternoon said “The Commission’s approach sends an important message at the start of the new term; stimulating private investment for strategic infrastructure is vital. For several budgets in succession Ireland
Cathal Treacy and Martin Shanahan address Chamber Dinner Limerick Chamber 200th Anniversary Officially Launched A prosperous, strong region depends on everyone working together. This was the message from Cathal Treacy, President of Limerick Chamber when he addressed over 400 plus of the region’s top senior business and government officials at the Limerick Chamber
